... when I can spell it... otherwise I just call myself a small business owner.

I always try to support small businesses. I don't shop at Wally world, I try to go to the farmers market every weekend in the summer and I buy from small businesses instead of big business every chance I get.

The Kauffman Foundation is a Kansas City based small business gladiator. They have a great website for people to check out news and events about small business, stay informed and learn ways to get involved. I wanted to share that with you guys. Good Stuff!!

http://www.buildastrongeramerica.com/

An article about the growth of Entrepreneurial jobs.

Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Freelance Professional
By Angelina O'Connor

10. You can focus on your business. You don't have to bother with funky file formats, or printers specs (or pay extra for setup/conversion charges at the print house).
9. Easier to set boundaries. Everything is negotiable.
8. Original / Fresh outlook on old ideas. No matter how good your staff is, a freelancer can offer a new opinion, and a new set of experienced eyes on your project.
7. A freelancers strengths are your strengths. You are an expert in your field. If you hire a freelancer, you get the benefit of experience in another field with your project.
6. No Harm, No Foul - You can cut strings if you feel you need to. Without estranged employees, unemployment, or worse - the "I'm gonna have to let you go." talk.
5. Cost is Temporary. You only pay for the work that gets done, not for them to sit around and wait for another project to do.
4. Worry Less - Let's face it, everyone gets stressed, your pressing project is now one less thing you have to perturb over. You are placing it into the hands of a professional.
3. Flexability - A freelancer is available when you need them. They became freelancers to gain that flexability, you reap the benefits as well.
2. Quality - A freelancer is constantly working to keep you as a client. You are their bread, butter and jelly. You are the boss and the consumer. You will get their best work.

And the #1 Reason to Hire A Freelance Professional...

Bottom Line! You were thinking it too. You don't have to pay salary, overhead, insurance, retirement benefits, or sick leave. They are responsible for themselves, and you get exactly what you need - when you need it!

1. Who is my audience? (other businesses, women, seniors, homeowners…)

2. What problems/concerns are they facing?

3. How does my product/service alleviate their pressures?

4. How am I getting the postcard into their hands? (mail, walk-in, referral, press packet)

5. How do I want them to contact me?

6. Before you decide on a size, how much information do you want to give your prospects? Teaser or Company History?

7. What am I going to say to GRAB their attention and get them to read the message? (Go back to question two and start there for this one!)

8. What kind of image does my company portray? What values are important for me to get across?

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